Luke 11:45-54; When a Jewish lawyer that was attending the dinner party relates that the critique by Jesus of the Pharissees in insulting, Christ shifts focus to that group. As scholars of Scripture, they should have been instructing and mentoring the people of Israel. However, in a corresponding series of woes, Jesus points out the […]
Luke 11:37-44; Retunring to Luke’s gospel, we see Jesus concluding His extensive teaching session that was followed by a dinner invitation by a Pharisee. Immediately there is tension, as Jesus does not follow their manner of ceremonial hand washing. The surprise thoughts of the Pharisee becomes a launchpad for a series of issues the Jewish […]
John 3:16-21; Our annual commemoration of the Passion of Christ is summed up by the interchange between Jesus and Nicodemus. That segment of ‘The Chosen’ is shared, with an unpacking of John’s conclusion. A contrast between light and darkness, love and hate, eternal life and condemnation.
John 20:1-18l John’s version of the resurrection of Jesus centers around Mary Magdalene, as she went to the tomb early Sunday morning. Finding the stone rolled away and tomb empty, she located Peter and John who came to affirm her discovery. When the two disciples left, Mary remained crying over the unexpected turn of events. […]
John 12:12-19; John’s version of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem offers less detail than Matthew, but key insights. The reality of the crowd’s sudden interest in Christ as the long-awaited Messiah, as well as the admission of the Twelve of their lack of deeper understanding of the significant prophetic fulfillment. Finally, the predictable […]
Luke 11:33-36; As the crowd increased after the healing of the mute man, Jesus continues to address the clear divide in response to His miracles and ministry. He returns to a familiar parable of a lamp on a stand, which illustrates the very public nature of Christ’s teaching and a challenge to those who follow […]
Luke 11:27-32; Jesus continues to address the mixed crowd that had witnessed the casting out of the demon of muteness. He previously addressed those who rejected Him by accusing that He was leauge with Beelzebul. After a brief note of encouragement from a supportive lady in the crowd, Jesus addresses the group that demand a […]
Luke 11:21-26; Jesus continues to address the crowd that witnessed his casting out of a demon causing muteness. To those who had accused Christ of being in league with the evil one, he used the word picture of a strong warrior guarding his castle. Then noted that a stronger warrior is able to disarm the […]
Luke 11:14-20; Following His teaching on prayer, Jesus cast out a demon that made the man mute. When the crowds witnessed him speaking, they were “amazed”, but many in a negative way. Some accused Jesus of casting out evil spirits under the power of the devil, while other demanded an additional sign to remove their […]
Luke 11:5-13; Jesus continues His teaching on prayer by giving two short parables, The first entails a man who approaches his neighbor at midnight because he has unexpcted guests and no food in the house. The neighbor is displeased with the disruption, but gives the man the loaves of bread he requested because of his […]